Lebanon Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Orthodox Christmas
Many Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ's birth, according to the Christian Bible.
February
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
St Maron's Day
St Maron's Day is a public holiday in Lebanon
Commemoration of the Assasination of PM Rafic Hariri
Commemoration of the Assasination of PM Rafic Hariri is a public holiday in Lebanon
Commemoration of the Assassination of PM Rafic Hariri
Commemoration of the Assassination of PM Rafic Hariri is a public holiday in Lebanon
March
Teachers' Day
Teachers' Day is a observance in Lebanon
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Lebanon
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Feast of the Annunciation
Feast of the Annunciation is a public holiday in Lebanon
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
April
Orthodox Easter
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Orthodox Good Friday
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
May
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Orthodox Easter Day
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Day off for Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Martyrs' Day
Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Lebanon
Orthodox Easter Monday
Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Liberation and Resistance Holiday
Liberation and Resistance Holiday is a public holiday in Lebanon
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Liberation and Resistance Day
Liberation and Resistance Day is a government holiday in Lebanon
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Eid al-Adha Holiday is a public holiday in Lebanon
June
August
National Day of Mourning
National Day of Mourning is a government holiday in Lebanon
Assumption of Mary
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
The Prophet's Birthday
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.